Fraud Detection and Forensic Accounting
Occupational fraud is usually discovered by accident rather than by control. This course covers the schemes that actually occur, the data patterns that expose them and how to investigate without destroying evidence or exposing the organisation.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How occupational fraud happens and who commits it
- 02Asset misappropriation schemes and their signatures
- 03Financial statement fraud and earnings manipulation
- 04Corruption, kickbacks and conflicts of interest
- 05Data analysis techniques for surfacing anomalies
- 06Investigation planning, interviews and evidence handling
- 07Reporting, recovery and closing the control gap
What you will gain
- Recognise the main occupational fraud schemes
- Identify the control weaknesses each scheme exploits
- Use data analysis to surface suspicious patterns
- Plan and conduct an investigation lawfully
- Preserve evidence so it survives challenge
- Report findings and strengthen controls afterwards
Who should attend
- Internal auditors and investigators
- Finance managers and controllers
- Risk and compliance officers
- Forensic and loss control staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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